The Bridesmaids | The Groomsmen

Michelle Vrtis Maid of Honor. Michelle is Christy's cousin and they have been the best of friends their whole life. Christy chose Michelle to be her maid of honor because of their closeness and their history. Recently, Michelle earned her paramedics degree and is now working for a local ambulance company in Bridgeview as a paramedic. She lives in Palos Hills with her boyfriend Ken.

Jen Smith Jenny is one of Christy's best friends. She has known her for 10 years. They originally met while working at their first job at Jewel in Hickory Hills, IL. Since then, they have shared many experiences and memories. Jen is an ER tech for Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL.

Tiffany Schumacher Christy met Tiffany a few years ago at NIU upon entering the Early Childhood Education program. They have been the best of friends ever since. They spent many nights at Starbusters in DeKalb, IL trying to unwind from the crazy school schedule they had. Those are still some of Christy's favorite memories throughout college. Tiffany is now working as a pre school teacher in Elgin, IL.

Christy Malinowski Christy is Joe's younger sister. She recently birth to a baby girl, Addison Rose. Christy is the manager of a Pizza Hut in Crestwood, IL and works harder than most people in this world. She was always one of Joe's closest friends growing up, and he truly is sorry for picking on her and acting like a mean older brother (for anything that wasn't deserved :) ).

Amy Malinowski Amy is Joe's older sister. She lives with her boyfriend Vernon Cole in Chicago, IL. As of May 22, she is the proud mother of a healthy baby boy, Jeffrey Vernon Cole. Amy went to Southern Illinois University and received her Bachelor's degree. Amy also went to the University of Chicago and earned her Master's degree in socialogy.